Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Sydney Sydney Sydney: Part 1

It's kind of ironic and convinient that without prior arrangement, Dayve & myself are both on "big up you local scene" kicks at the moment. So today I am going to be uncovering some artists for you which I think are undoubtedly under rated, good old fashioned gigging bands. None of that press trail stuff, good honest music.



Sleeping Awake are an all out assault on my ears. Forming way back in 2000, they seem to have lived out all the changing trends and remain true to the course of metal. Aside from the name being a little dubious it is none the less angry yet positively energetic, driven heavy rock. I think Sleeping Awake sum it up best themselves on their myspace: "Put simply, if your fringe is the longest part of your hair, if you think your daddy hates you, if you wear kids sized tight jeans then let me save you the trouble and avoid our gigs."

Mp3: Sleeping Awake - Everybody's Enemy
Myspace: Sleeping Awake
Next gig: Mandarin Club, 10th May


I'll be featuring his band in Part 2 (when I get my hands on an mp3) but today I'm dropping the solo project of Kahlian guitarist, Daniel Ball. A rough diamond amongst a fascinating scene of like minded talented acoustic artists. A real do it yourself, record from home artists that seems to be able to deliver infectious acoustic hooks coupled with vocal melodies that have you cursing the way in which he's gotten his songs inside your head. Such a simple honest approach to music with such feel good results.

Mp3: Daniel Ball - Gone astray
Myspace: Daniel Ball
Next gig: Will be in his capacity with Kahlian


Finally. I just wanted to inform you all that my favourite acoustic darling Emma Davis has a few dates coming up in the not too distant future. Excuse the laziness but I stole them straight from her myspace. Be sure you get out there and check her out, It will be my first Emma Davis live experience and I am certainly looking forward to it.

Upcoming Shows )
10 May 2007
The Sandringham hotel
26 May 2007
The Raglan hotel

Myspace: Emma Davis